Local News
2026 Baccalaureate Held at YHS
Several YHS seniors got up on stage at the YHS Theater to read Bible verses and give inspirational messages at the annual Baccalaureate Service on Wednesday evening. Father Tom Anderson, from Sacred Heart Church, says that this service is special because it is a totally student led program before graduation... The Yank...
8h ago
Jondahl Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Officer Involved Shooting at the Yankton High School
The man found guilty in an officer involved shooting at the Yankton High School in December of 2024 has been sentenced to three and a half years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Andrew Jondahl, 41, of Watertown was in Yankton for a high school wrestling meet when law enforcement was called to the high school. Of...
13h ago
Boys & Girls of Northern Plains Yankton Club Loses $200,000 in AI Cyberattack
An AI cyberattack on the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains' Yankton Club resulted in a loss of $200,000. According to Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains CEO, Jody Hernandez, the cyberattackers acquired login information using tactics including AI-voice cloning, spoofing phone numbers and manipulating t...
15h ago
Local Sports
Local Sports - Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Yankton Bucks host the Sturgis Scoopers tomorrow afternoon in game one of the Class A Baseball Super Regionals. The Bucks wrapped up the regular season on a six-game win streak, earning the #4 seed with an 18-4 record. Sturgis is the #13 seed at 8-6 in Class A play. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM tomorrow nig...
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Local Sports - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Yankton Bucks placed 4th as a team at the ESD Tennis Conference Championships yesterday, led by a runner-up finish at flight 3 singles for Chris Rockne. Rockne also earned a consolation championship at flight 2 doubles. The Bucks earned a consolation championship or better at every flight in both singles and double...
May 13, 2026
Local Sports - Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Yankton Bucks Tennis is third as a team after the opening day of the Eastern South Dakota Conference Tournament. Yankton sits at 112 match points after day one. Harrison Krajewski, Chris Rockne, Ethan Marsh, Jack Pedersen, and Zane Becker all won their opening matchups in singles play. In doubles, Krajewski and Luke Mo...
May 12, 2026
National Headlines
U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
1h ago
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
Trump Proposes Federal Gas Tax Holiday to Lower Prices at the Pump
President Donald Trump is pushing for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax as drivers face higher prices at the pump. The proposal, raised am...
May 12, 2026
National Sports
Teen Celebrini captains Canada and has Crosby for company at world hockey champs, US defends title
Macklin Celebrini is to captain Canada and Sidney Crosby will join him on the team at the world hockey championship in Switzerland
1h ago
Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever past the Sparks, 87-78
Caitlin Clark had 24 points and nine assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 87-78
1h ago
No closing this game as Rangers beat Dbacks after frantic 9th inning and Jansen's walk-off hit
Danny Jansen chuckled after saying he didn’t really want to have to catch another inning
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Music News
'Street of Dreams': U2 Surprises Fans with School Bus Performance in Historic Mexico City
U2 brought a surprise video shoot to Mexico City this week, with the band seen performing from the top of a decorated school bus in the city's histori...
4h ago
Madonna Set for Tribeca Premiere and Conversation with Jimmy Fallon
Madonna will bring a new visual project tied to Confessions II to the Tribeca Festival in June, giving fans an early look at the world surrounding her...
4h ago
Michael Jackson Reaches Six Decades of Top 10 Albums
Michael Jackson has reached another chart milestone, with the latest U.S. albums chart update placing his collection Number Ones at No. 6. The move gi...
May 13, 2026















